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If you keep your power cord in a bag, it is very easy to snag an RJ-style connector when removing it. People wouldn't pay a premium for snag-protected RJ-45s unless this was an issue.
On an RD power cable, which likely gets many more connect/disconnect cycles (and thus greater opportunity for snagging) than your average computer network cable, snag protection would decidedly be a great feature. |
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Thanks much to the forum for providing the info needed to get the new end crimped on. |
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I wish I read this thread sooner, I ran an extension phone cable with an adapter to my redline to find out later I wasn't getting 12 volts. The smart cord has 6 wires where a phone has only 4. Bummer but it still works I will have to get around to buying long cord later.
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They had a much better connector, the round metal connector on my older 4600 detector. I think they are interested in whatever is cheaper. The plastic cover on both of the 4600 detectors we bought were both all scratched up. I had to try and polish the scratches out, which I did. That is why I have not bought a new detector since.
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I think these are one of the best connectors.
I've never broken one on a Radar detector. But I don't take mine down daily. They are great for custom wiring too because you can get the length just right. They are extremely reliable once snapped in because of constant spring tension. I have broken a few Ethernet connectors (RJ-45). But like you said they are a piece of cake to replace. If you were to change connector, the only one that would make sense is connector integrated into the mount tab.
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that's my biggest fear is to be pulling my cord from my carrying case, and have it snag or break. i wonder if i could make a cap for it. similar to the caps people put on toothbrushes |
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https://www.firefold.com/Assets/cat3...upler-side.jpg These were designed to extend two lengths of RJ-11 wire, but I used one to protect my RJ-11 connector. So far, so good!
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that is a GREAT idea. thanks! |
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In my years of working in electroncs and repeatedly installing connectors is the RJ11 is the best for the RD. The pins in the RJ11 are spring loaded in a sense and apply constant contact no matter how you move the connector. This is important with a device that moves and vibrates. In the event that one does go bad its a very easy repair without having to send it in.
The only other similar connector is the RJ45 used for cat5 and up but it doesn't have the same amount of spring in the contact points. Don't even consider the mini USB type connectors because 1. they are prone to bad contact points and 2. would require being sent to Escort for repair. I know the RJ11 isn't sexy but it is the most reliable, easiest to use, and easiest to repair. |
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